Suggest me book on Electrostatics

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for beginner-friendly books on the topic of electrostatics. Participants express their preferences and considerations regarding the level of mathematical background required for understanding the material.

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  • One participant requests beginner-friendly books on electrostatics, emphasizing the need for coverage from the very beginning.
  • Another participant inquires about the level of math the requester is prepared for, suggesting that if they have completed a year of calculus, the first few chapters of Purcell's book would be suitable.
  • A subsequent reply indicates that the requester is familiar with math, implying readiness for more advanced material.
  • One participant recommends Purcell's book as a good option, while another prefers Griffith's, noting its accessibility and the potential for gaining physical intuition despite some hand-waviness.

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Participants express differing preferences for specific books, with no consensus on a single recommendation. The discussion remains unresolved regarding which book is definitively the best choice for beginners.

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I need some book on Electrostatics. I don't have knowledge in this field so I need something "beginner friendly", I mean it should cover this subject from very beginning.
Thanks in advance.
 
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elst said:
I need some book on Electrostatics. I don't have knowledge in this field so I need something "beginner friendly", I mean it should cover this subject from very beginning.
Thanks in advance.

What level of math are you prepared for? If you've been through a year of calculus, the first few chapters of Purcell will do it.
 
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Hi, thanks for reply. I'm familiar with math, it is not problem :)
 
Purcell's a good one, but Griffith's is my personal favorite. If you're willing to deal with a little bit of hand-waviness for the sake of gaining physical intuition, you can't go wrong. It's also incredibly easy to read.
 
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